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S.S Study Guide
Chapter 9
Question | Answer |
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What is the Astrolabe used for | To help with navigation |
Which Groups of people contributed to the Islamic culture during the middle ages | Turks, Persians, Arabs |
Why were Baghdad and Cairo important cities during the middle ages | Baghdad: capital of the Abbasid empire crossroads of trade routes Most beautiful city in the Muslim world Cairo: capital of Egypt Most advanced university in Muslim world Hall of wisdom was a major library |
Describe 3 examples of Islamic cultural diffusion | Muslims brought the game of chess back from India Muslims learned the process for making paper from the Chinese Muslims learned about zero from India |
How did Muslims use the minibar | It was a raised pulpit that the Imam used to give the sermons |
What did Muslims focus on when creating their art | Geometric Designs Floral Designs |
How did paper making change the Muslim Culture | It allowed stories to be written and recorded the Qur'an was printed Muslims began to write more stories and poetry |
What word do we use to describe an improvement to an idea or project | Adaption |
How did Muslims use ancient Greek knowledge | Muslim Scholars translated Greek texts into Arabic for others to study |
Muslims built hospitals for whom | Muslim hospitals were teaching centers for doctors in training anyone could go there for treatment |
What is Ibn Sina created with | He wrote a textbook that was used by doctors to treat patients |
What is the difference between Primary Source and secondary source | Primary Source- Historical document from the time period- usually recorded by someone who lived during the time period Secondary Source- Usually written by a person who read the primary source and summarized it in their own words |